A - General Description · A - General Description Course Title – Bio-resources Technology...

A - General Description

Course Title – Bio-resources Technology

Qualification Awarded – Bachelor’s degree (Licenciatura) (180 credits)

Admission Requirements - General Application for Admission to Higher Education, re-enrolment and mature applications. National examinations in one of the following disciplines: Biology and Geology; Physics and Chemistry; Mathematics.

Educational and Professional Goals – The Bio-resources Technology program is a first-cycle degree (Licenciatura) aiming at providing the students with higher-level education directed towards optimized use and processing of natural resources with a special emphasis on sectors such as forests, mineral, paper and renewable energies (biofuels). It is designed so as to allow a rapid integration in the labour market, both at national and international level. In its design special focus has been given to emerging areas within this particular field of knowledge. The main goals of this degree are, therefore: to deliver higher-level skilled technical staff to perform functions in the industry, services and public administration; deliver high-qualified staff with teaching skills; create competences for activities related with project development and auditing, research, process control and monitoring, among others.

Access to further studies - The first-cycle degree in Bio-resources Technology allows access to second-cycle programmes in such fields as Biotechnology, Chemical Technology, Biochemistry, Energy and Environment and other areas as according to admission requirements set forth for those programmes.

Course structure diagram with credits (60 per year) - Three-year programme (six semesters in total, 30 ECTS credits each):

Course Title Year Semester Number of credits

Mathematical Analysis I 1 1 6.0

Linear Algebra 1 1 5.0

General Chemistry 1 1 5.5

Physics and Technology of Materials 1 1 5.0

Geosciences 1 1 4.0

Forestry Resources 1 1 4.5

Mathematical Analysis II 1 2 6.0

Organic Chemistry 1 2 5.5

Inorganic Chemistry 1 2 5.5

Ecology and Biological Sciences 1 2 4.5

Fluid Mechanics 1 2 4.0

Probability and Statistics 1 2 4.5

Natural Polymers 2 1 5.5

Chemical and Biological Processes 2 1 5.0

Chemical Thermodynamics 2 1 5.0

Biotechnology 2 1 5.0

Physical Chemistry 2 1 4.5

Process Simulation 2 1 5.0

Cellulose and Paper I 2 2 6.0

Renewal Energy and Water Resources 2 2 5.0

Technology and Chemical Reactors 2 2 4.5

Transport Phenomena 2 2 5.0

Process Control 2 2 4.5

Geographic Information Systems (optional) 2 2 5.0

General Microbiology (optional) 2 2 5.0

Statistical Thermodynamics (optional) 2 2 5.0

Biodegradable Polymers (optional) 2 2 5.0

Chemical and Biological Analysis (optional) 2 2 5.0

Biological Reactors 3 1 5.5

Cellulose and Paper II 3 1 6.0

Management and Sustainable Development 3 1 4.5

Biofuels 3 1 4.0

Waste Treatment 3 1 5.0

Chemistry of Solutions (optional) 3 1 5.0

Process Optimization (optional) 3 1 5.0

Hydrology (optional) 3 1 5.0

Economy and Environmental Policies (optional) 3 1 5.0

Enzyme Engineering (optional) 3 1 5.0

Quality Control 3 2 5.0

Recycling, Recovery and Reuse 3 2 5.0

Health and Safety 3 2 3.0

Seminar 3 2 7.0

Natural Resources Management (optional) 3 2 5.0

Paper Coating and Processing (optional) 3 2 5.0

Special Papers (optional) 3 2 5.0

Surfaces and Interfaces (optional) 3 2 5.0

Nanotechnologies (optional) 3 2 5.0

Certification (optional) 3 2 5.0

Cogeneration (optional) 3 2 5.0

Tribology (optional) 3 2 5.0

Process Systems Engineering (optional) 3 2 5.0

Final examination, if any – not applicable

Examination and assessment regulations – final examination no required; examination and assessment defined for each individual course unit

ECTS departmental co-ordinator – Prof. Henrique J.O. Pinho ([email protected])

B - Description of individual course units

Course title Mathematical Analysis I

Course code 83291

Type of course One-semester course

Level of Course I

Year of study First

Semester/trimester First

Number of credits 6.0

Name of lecturer Cristina Costa / Lígia Rodrigues

Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning

outcomes competences)

Provide the basic concepts and mathematical methods usually used in this engineering degree. Provide the students with skills to work with differential and integral calculus in one real-variable functions.

Prerequisites NA

Course contents 1 - Preliminaries. 2 - Real functions of a real variable. 3 - Limits and continuity. 4 - Differential calculus 5 - Integral calculus.

Recommended reading Texts and support material available in the course web page. Jaime Carvalho e Silva; “Princípios de Análise Matemática Aplicada”. McGraw-Hill. Swokowski, E. W.; “Cálculo com Geometria Analítica”. McGraw- Hill. Piskounov, N.; “Cálculo Diferencial e Integral”. Ed. Lopes da Silva. Simmons, G. F.; “Cálculo com Geometria Analítica”. McGraw-Hill. Anton, Howard; “Cálculo um novo horizonte. Volume I”. Bookman. Stewart, James; “Cálculo. Volume I”. Pioneira. Larson, Ron; “Cálculo. Volume I”. 8ª Edição. McGraw-Hill.

Teaching methods Theoretical lectures, with presentation and illustration of the proposed subjects. Theoretical-practical lectures to propose and solve exercises.

Assessment methods Continuous assessment: two written tests. Exam assessment: one written test.

Language of instruction Portuguese


Course title Linear Algebra

Course code 83292


Level of Course NA

Year of study First



Name of lecturer Carlos Perquilhas / Pedro Carrasqueira



The students will be provided with knowledge of Matrix Algebra applied to discussion and resolution of linear equation systems as well as some concepts of vector spaces, determinants, values and eigen values. These are certainly topics of utmost interest in most technology sectors.

Prerequisites NA

Course contents Matrices and linear equation systems. Vector spaces. Determinants. Values and eigen values.

Recommended reading Support material available at IPT e-learning platform. F. Dias Agudo, Introdução à Álgebra Linear e Geometria Analítica, Escolar Editora, Lisboa, 1978. E. Giraldes, P. Smith, Curso de Àlgebra Linear e Geometria Analítica, Mcgraw-Hill, Lisboa, 1995. L. T. Magalhães, Álgebra Linear como Introdução à Matemática Aplicada, Texto Editora, 1989. W. Nicholson, Linear Algebra with Applications, PWS Publishing Company, Boston, 1995.

Teaching methods Lectures and theoretical/practical classes providing concepts illustrated by case studies.

Assessment methods Continuous assessment: two written mid-term tests. Final assessment: one written test comprising all matters studied.



Course title General Chemistry

Course code 83293


Level of Course NA

Year of study First


Number of credits 5,5

Name of lecturer Valentim Maria Brunheta Nunes / Marco António Cartaxo



To learn and develop basic knowledge of the principles of chemistry, relevant to the other Courses. Stimulate the study of chemistry as a Science and show its importance for Industry and Society, particularly to the activity of future Bio-resources technicians.

Prerequisites NA

Course contents Chemical tools. Atoms, molecules and ions. Chemical reactions and stoichiometry. General principles of chemical reactivity. The structure of atoms and molecules. Electron configuration and periodic relationships among the elements. Chemical bonding. Molecular geometry. Physical states of matter. Gases. Intermolecular forces, liquids and solids. Solutions and physical properties of solutions. Chemical equilibrium. Acid-base equilibria. Solubility equilibria.

Recommended reading Chang, R., Química, 8ª ed., McGraw-Hill, Lisboa, 2005 Atkins & Jones, Chemistry: Molecules, Matter and Change, 4th ed.; Freeman&Co., 1997 Kotz & Treichel, Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity, 5th ed., Thomson Books, 2003

Teaching methods Lectures and tutorials with resolution of applied exercises and practical execution of laboratorial activities.

Assessment methods Final written exam and laboratory reports.

Language of instruction Portuguese.


Course title Physics and Technology of Materials

Course code 83294


Level of Course NA

Year of study First



Name of lecturer Isabel Nogueira



The students will study different types of structural materials at physics level, which explains the behaviour of materials, and at manufacturing and materials properties and wear level.

Prerequisites General knowledge.

Course contents Physics: Atomic structure of matter; Conservation laws; Electromagnetic fields; Electromagnetic properties of materials.

Materials Technology: Basic principles; Structural materials and its manufacturing; Materials Tests and Properties; Types of degradation in Materials with industrial applications.

Recommended reading W. F. Smith, "Princípios de Ciência e Engenharia dos Materiais”, McGraw-Hill, Lisboa (1998) ISBN 972-8298-68-4 W. D. Callister, Jr., “Materials Science and Engineering an introduction”, J. Wiley & Sons (2003), ISBN 0-471-22471-5 J. P. Davim, A. G. Magalhães, “Ensaios Mecânicos e Tecnológicos”, Estante Editora, Aveiro (1992) D. F. MOORE, “Principles and Applications of Tribology”, International series in materials science and technology vol. 14, Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1975, ISBN 0 08 019007 3

Teaching methods Lectures and theoretical-practical sessions including exercise solving.

Assessment methods Open-book written test during regular or retake examination periods.



Course title Geosciences

Course code 83295


Level of Course NA

Year of study First



Name of lecturer Stefan Rosendahl



Develop skills to identify the main types of minerals and rocks, interpret external and internal processes of the earth, read geological maps and apply acquired knowledge to new situations.

Prerequisites Basics of inorganic chemistry and physics.

Course contents 1 – The structure of the earth, Seismology 2 – Mineralogy 3 – Magmatic, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks 4 – Meteorization 5 – Erosion, transport and deposition processes 6 – Metamorphism 7 – Tectonics and Plate Tectonics 8 – Geohistory 9 – Geological resources: metallic and non-metallic, oil 10 – Prospection and exploration of geological resources

Recommended reading GALOPIM DE CARVALHO, A.M. (3 livros): Morfogénese e Sedimentogénese (1996), Cristalografia e Mineralogia (1997), Geologia – Petrogénese o Orogénese (1997). – Todos: Univ. Aberta. WYLLIE, P.: A Terra, Nova geologia Global. – Gulbenkian (1982). COSTA, J. BOTELHO: Estudo e classificação das rochas por exame macroscópico. – Gulbenkian (1950).

Teaching methods Lectures: Topic presentation and discussion. Practical classes: Analysis of rock samples and geological maps.

Assessment methods Mid-term assessment: two written tests. Final assessment: one written test.



Course title Forestry Resources

Course code 83296


Level of Course NA

Year of study First



Name of lecturer Cecília Baptista / Natércia Santos



Study of the forest and its main products. Industrial and energetic production. Skills to develop a sustainable forest management.

Prerequisites NA

Course contents 1. Forest – biodiversity, multiple uses and resources values. 2. Forestry products – characterization and application. 3. Wood, fibre and cork properties. 4. Forest management to sustainable development. 5. Biorefinery concept. 6. Biomass – production of bioenergy and other products.

Recommended reading Direcção Geral dos Recursos Florestais (2007) Estratégia nacional para as florestas, Ed. I.N.- C.M., Lisboa. Davis, L., Johnson, K.N., Bettinger, P. e Howard, T.E. (2005) Forest management to sustain ecological, economic and social values, 4th ed. McGraw-Hill, New York. Hortal, J.A.G. (2007) Fibras Papeleras, Ed. UPC, Terrassa. Torres, L.O. (2006) La biomasa como fuente de energia renovable, Ed. Gamesal, D.L., U. Vigo, Vigo.

Teaching methods Theoretical lessons. Theoretical/practical lessons – case studies and exercises resolution. Laboratorial lessons – forestry products characterization.

Assessment methods Laboratorial and search reports. Theoretical written test.



Course title Mathematical Analysis II

Course code 83297

Type of course One-semester

Level of Course II

Year of study First

Semester/trimester Second


Name of lecturer Cristina Costa / Carlos Perquilhas



Provide the basic concepts and the mathematical methods commonly used in this engineering course. Equip the students with skills to work with differential and integral calculus in functions of several real variables.

Prerequisites NA

Course contents 1- Numerical and Functions Series. 2- Real functions of several real variables. 3- Multiple Integrals.

Recommended reading Texts and support material available in the course web page. Jaime Carvalho e Silva; “Princípios de Análise Matemática Aplicada”. McGraw-Hill. Swokowski, E. W.; “Cálculo com Geometria Analítica”. McG-Hill. Piskounov, N.; “Cálculo Diferencial e Integral”. Ed. Lopes da Silva. Simmons, G. F.; “Cálculo com Geometria Analítica”. Mc Graw-Hill. Anton, Howard; “Cálculo um novo horizonte. Volume II”. Bookman. Stewart, James; “Cálculo. Volume II”. Pioneira. Larson, Ron; “Cálculo. Volume II”. 8ª Edição. McGraw-Hill. Zill D., Cullen M.; “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”.PWS Azenha A., Jerónimo M., “Cálculo Diferencial e Integral em R e Rn“ McGraw-Hill.

Teaching methods Lectures with presentation and exemplification of the proposed subjects. Theoretical-practical sessions where exercises are proposed and solved.

Assessment methods Continuous assessment: two written tests. Final assessment: one written test.



Course title Organic Chemistry

Course code 83298


Level of Course NA

Year of study First



Name of lecturer Cecília Baptista / Marco Cartaxo



Acquisition of knowledge about the structure, bonding and reactions in organic molecules. Introduction to reaction mechanisms and its representation. Study of the main categories of monofunctional organic compounds.

Prerequisites Basic foundations of the properties of chemical elements and bonding.

Course contents Structure and bonding in organic molecules. Reactants and reactions in organic chemistry. Electronic approach of the reactions and intermediates. Hydrocarbons: structure, physical properties, nomenclature reactivity and reactions (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic hydrocarbons). Other organic compounds: structure, physical properties, nomenclature reactivity and reactions (alkyl halides, alcohols, thiols, ethers, phenols, amines, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and its derivatives).

Recommended reading Vollhardt, K.P.C.; Schore, N.E. - “Organic Chemistry – Structure and Function“, 3ª ed., W.H. Freeman & Co., New York, 1999. Carey, F.A., “Organic Chemistry”, 6ª ed., Mc-Graw-Hill International Edition, New York, 2006. Campos, L. S.; Mourato, M. – “Nomenclatura dos compostos orgânicos”, Escolar Editora, Lisboa, 1999.

Teaching methods Theoretical classes focusing on the properties and reactions of monofunctional organic compounds. Practical classes to solve applied problems. Laboratorial sessions involving practice of such processes as synthesis, purification and analysis of these compounds.

Assessment methods Laboratorial assessment and mid-term test or final exam.



Course title Inorganic Chemistry

Course code 83299


Level of Course NA

Year of study First



Name of lecturer Valentim Maria Brunheta Nunes / Marco António Cartaxo



To learn and develop basic knowledge of the principles of chemistry, relevant for the other Courses. Stimulate the study of chemistry as a Science and show their importance for Industry and Society, particularly to the activity of future Bio-resources technicians.

Prerequisites NA

Course contents Theories of chemical bonding. Valence Bond Theory and Molecular Orbital Theory. Electrochemistry. Review of redox reactions. Metallurgy and the chemistry of metals. Bonding in metals and semiconductors. Non-metallic elements and their compounds. Transition metal chemistry and coordination compounds. Crystal field theory. Nuclear chemistry. Nuclear stability and radioactivity. Nuclear transformations and energy.

Recommended reading Chang, R., Química, 8ª ed., McGraw-Hill, Lisboa, 2005 Atkins & Jones, Chemistry: Molecules, Matter and Change, 4th ed.; Freeman&Co., 1997 Kotz & Treichel, Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity, 5th ed., Thomson Books, 2003

Teaching methods

Lectures and tutorials with resolution of applied exercises and practical execution of laboratorial activities.

Assessment methods Final written exam and laboratory reports.



Course title Ecology and Biological Sciences

Course code 832910


Level of Course NA

Year of study First



Name of lecturer Luis Filipe Neves Carreira dos Santos



Acquisition of skills to: understand ecological concepts; understand the significance of the balance of ecosystems; be able to calculate diversity and environmental quality rates based on the interpretation of natural data and make decisions.

Prerequisites Biology and English at high school level and basic statistics.

Course contents 1 Ecological Principles; 2 Communities; 3 Ecosystems; 4 Population Dynamics; 5 Feeding Territory and Biological resources; 6 Island Biogeography; 7 Environmental Problems; 8 Water quality bio-indicators

Recommended reading Campbell - Biology 3rd Edition, 1994 Sacarrão, G.F., 1991; Ecologia e Biologia do ambiente. Cunningham, W., Saigo, B. 1999, Environmental Science Fifth Edition, WCB/McGraw-Hill Provini, A., Galassi, S., Marchetti, R. 2003, Ecologia applicata, Società Italiana di Ecologia, Città Studi Edizioni. Odum, E.P. 2004, Fundamentos de Ecologia, Gulbenkian

Teaching methods Lectures, Tutorials and Practice.

Assessment methods 50% written exam and 50% assignments.



Course title Fluid Mechanics

Course code 832911


Level of Course NA

Year of study First



Name of lecturer Paula Alexandra Geraldes Portugal



Provide the physical principles of the fluid mechanics. To develop skills to carry out calculations with Newton's law, basic law of hydrostatics, law of continuity of flows, equation of Bernoulli, continuous loss of energy, and power of pumps and turbines.

Prerequisites Background knowledge on physics, algebra and mathematical analysis.

Course contents 1 – Physical properties of fluids. 2 – Basic law of the hydrostatics and his application to several

systems. 3 – Interpretation and application of the law of continuity of flows. 4 – The general equations of flows, the equations of Navier-

Stokes, the equation of Bernoulli and its applications. 5 – Concepts of energy and power of flows. Loss of energy.

Pumps and Turbines.

Recommended reading Giles, R.; “Mecânica dos Fluidos e Hidráulica”; McGraw-Hill Quintela, C.; “Hidráulica”; Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian White, F.; “Fluid mechanics” McGraw-Hill Bird, R. et al; “Transport Phenomena”, John Wiley&Sons

Teaching methods Theoretical sessions in which the concepts and laws of mechanics of fluids are provided and theoretical-practical sessions where exercises are proposed and solved by the students under the lecturer’s supervision.

Assessment methods Written examinations divided into a theoretical component including "true" or "false" questions (5 values) and a practical component including exercise solving (15 values)



Course title Probability and Statistics

Course code 832912


Level of Course NA

Year of study First



Name of lecturer Lígia Rodrigues



The goal of this course is to provide the students with the basic foundations of some of the main techniques and methodologies of Statistics, so that they develop analysis and reasoning skills that will allow them to design and implement solutions to various problems. By doing this, they will also be provided with tools that facilitate decision-making.

Prerequisites Knowledge of previous Mathematical Analysis and Linear Algebra modules.

Course contents 1 - Elements of probability. 2 - Random variables. Some probability distributions. 3 - Sampling and sample distributions. 4 - Estimation of parameters. 5 - Tests of hypotheses. 6 - Correlation and simple linear regression.

Recommended reading Texts and material support available on the course website. Guimarães, Rui C. e Cabral, José A. S. (2007). Estatística. 2.ª Edição, McGraw-Hill. Pedrosa, A. C. e Gama, S. M. A. (2004). Introdução Computacional à Probabilidade e Estatística. Porto Editora.

Teaching methods Theoretical classes presenting and illustrating the concepts and methods taught. Theoretical-practical sessions where exercises are solved. Tutorial classes making use of software for the statistical treatment of data.

Assessment methods Continuous assessment: two mid-term tests; final exam: regular exam periods and recovery exam.



Course title Natural Polymers

Course code 832913


Level of Course NA

Year of study Second



Name of lecturer Cecília Baptista / Teresa Silveira



Structure and properties of macromolecular materials. Physiologically active polymers of vegetable or animal origin. Special focus to polysaccharids and proteins. Brief study of other natural organic polymers and its synthetic derivatives.

Prerequisites Basics of organic chemistry.

Course contents 1 – Structure and properties of macromolecular compounds. 2 – Physiologically active polymers of a natural origin: polysaccharids, proteins and polynucleotides. 3 – Composition, structure and properties of some natural polymers with emphasis to cellulose. Preparation of synthetic derivatives. 4 – Amino acids and protein synthesis. Natural and regenerated proteins. 5 – Other organic polymers of a natural origin – rubber, lignin, amber. Relevant commercial applications.

Recommended reading Stevens, M.P. (1999) “Polymer Chemistry – An Introduction”, 3rd

ed., Oxford University Press, Inc., USA. Quintas, A., Freire, A.P. e Halpern, M.J. (2008) “Bioquímica – Organização Molecular da Vida”, 1ª ed., Lidel, Lisboa. Kamide, K. (2005) “Cellulose and Cellulose Derivatives”, Polymer Science Library, Elsevier,B.V.

Teaching methods Lectures. Laboratory sessions involving extraction and analysis of polymers from natural samples.

Assessment methods Ongoing assessment based on laboratory sessions and a practical test. Final exam.



Course title Chemical and Biological Processes

Course code 832914


Level of Course NA




Name of lecturer Henrique Pinho



Students should be able to understand processes involving the chemical and biological transformations of bio-resources and to perform material and energy balances.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of units and process variables, thermodynamics and stoichiometric calculations.

Course contents 1 – Chemical and biological processes design. 2 – Process flowsheet design and analysis. 3 – Unit operations principles. 4 – Mass balances in chemical and biological processes. 5 – Biological transformations stoichiometry 6 – Solving mass and energy balances in chemical and biological processes.

Recommended reading Texts and support material available on the course website. R. M. Felder and R. W. Rousseau, Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, 3rd ed., Wiley (2000). Michael L. Shuler, Fikret Kargi, Bioprocess Engineering, Basic Concepts, 2nd ed., Prentice Hall PTR (2002).

Teaching methods Lectures: description and demonstration of course contents. Tutorials: resolution of proposed exercises.

Assessment methods Written examination.



Course title Chemical Thermodynamics

Course code 832915


Level of Course NA




Name of lecturer Valentim Maria Brunheta Nunes



Study of the Principles of Chemical Thermodynamics. Application to systems, either solid, liquid or gaseous, with interest to Chemical Engineering. Introduction of Environmental issues. Development of significant calculus techniques in Engineering.

Prerequisites NA

Course contents Ideal and real gases. The zeroth law of thermodynamics. Internal energy and the first law of thermodynamics. Thermochemistry. Entropy and the second law of thermodynamics. Third law of thermodynamics. The Helmoltz and Gibbs functions. Combining the first and second laws. Chemical potential. Chemical equilibrium. Physical transformations in pure substances. Phase rule. Ideal solutions. Raoult’s law and Henry’s law. Colligative properties. Mixtures of volatile liquids.

Recommended reading Atkins, P., de Paula, J., Physical Chemistry, 7th ed, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2001 Azevedo, E. G., Termodinâmica Aplicada, 2ª ed., Escolar Editora, Lisboa, 2000 Smith, Van Ness e Abbott, Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1995.

Teaching methods Lectures and tutorials.

Assessment methods Final written exam.



Course title Biotechnology

Course code 832916


Level of Course NA




Name of lecturer Cecília Baptista / Dina M. R. Mateus



Structure, organization, metabolism and reproduction of prokaryotic microorganisms (bacteria) and eucariotic (fungi). Introduction to fundamentals of molecular biology and applications of the recombinant DNA technology.

Prerequisites Fundamentals of the structure and properties of biological molecules.

Course contents Prokaryotic microorganisms – bacteria – morphology, structure, characteristics and metabolism. Prokaryotic microorganisms – fungi – organization, nutrition, metabolism and reproduction. DNA - structure, replication, mutation, repair and recombination Transcription. Genetic code and decoding of genetic information. Regulation of gene expression. Genome and its expression. Recombinant DNA technology. Execution of laboratory assignments on sterilization, culture media, growth/identification of microorganisms and extraction/purification/quantification of DNA.

Recommended reading Wiley, J.M., Sherwood, L.M. e Woolverton, C.J. – “Prescott, Harley, and Klein’s Microbiology”, 7ª ed., McGraw-Hill, USA, 2008. Copper, G. M. e Hausman, R. E. –“ The Cell, a Molecular Approach”, 4ª ed., ASM Press-Sinauer-Associates Inc., Washington, D.C., 2007.

Teaching methods Lectures and theoretical-practical and laboratorial sessions including problem-solving and laboratorial work.

Assessment methods Practical assessment and final exam.



Course title Physical Chemistry

Course code 832917


Level of Course NA




Name of lecturer Marco Cartaxo



The students are supposed to acquire knowledge and skills that enable them to solve problems related with fundamental aspects of physical chemistry which will serve as a basis to other more advanced disciplines.

Prerequisites Basics of chemistry, thermodynamics, mathematics and physics.

Course contents 1 – Quantum Mechanics: principles; translational, vibrational and rotational movements. Structure and spectra. 2 – Chemical Kinetics: introduction; chemical reaction kinetics; kinetic theory of gases; molecular dynamics. 3 – Electrochemistry: electron transfer; voltammetry; electrolysis; galvanic cells; corrosion.

Recommended reading Support material and handouts available from the course webpage. P. W. Atkins, Physical Chemistry, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 7th ed., (1998) Formosinho, Fundamentos de Cinética Química, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisboa (1983)

Teaching methods Lectures with illustrative cases. Theoretical-practical classes

involving concept application and problem-solving.

Assessment methods Open-book written test.



Course title Process Simulation

Course code 832918


Level of Course NA




Name of lecturer José Manuel Quelhas Antunes



Development of skills in programming languages used to solve mathematical models typical of process engineering.

Prerequisites Knowledge of computing from user’s point of view, basics of mathematical analysis and linear algebra.

Course contents 1- Programming and programming languages 2- Data; data types; simple instructions and subprograms. 3- Applied numeric methods: interpolation, linear equations, ordinary differential equations and partial derivatives. 4- Case studies in process engineering.

Recommended reading Texts and support material available on the course website. S. Chapra and R.P. Canale. "Numerical methods for engineers: with programming and software applications". 4th ed., McGraw-Hill, Boston (2002). W.Y. Yang, W. Cao, T.S. Chung and J. Morris. "Applied Numerical Methods Using MATLAB". John Wiley, New Jersey (2005).

Teaching methods Lectures presenting and using illustrative case studies. Theoretical-practical classes involving execution of computer-oriented assignments and problem-solving.

Assessment methods Weighted average of the theoretical assessment (a written test in regular or exam period) and the practical assessment (reports of practical assignments).



Course title Cellulose and Paper I

Course code 832919


Level of Course NA




Name of lecturer Cecília Baptista / Manuel Rosa



The major processes for paper pulp transformation. Detailed study of the kraft process (wood preparation, decoction, chemicals preparation and recovery). Knowledge of bleaching processes from the chemical and technological points of view.

Prerequisites Basics of organic and inorganic chemistry.

Course contents 1 – Introduction – the Cellulose sector. 2 – Different pulp production processes: mechanic, chemical and mixed. 3 – Kraft process: reagents, chemical reactions involved, kinetics, equipments and technologies, chemical recovery. 4 – Bleaching processes: ECF, TCF and ECF-“light”. Reagents and sequences used. 5 – Environmental impacts of decoction and bleaching processes. 6 – Processability of the different pulps.

Recommended reading Gullichsen, J. e Paulapuro, H. (Eds.), Book 3 (2000) “Forest Products Chemistry”; Book 5 (1999) ”Mechanical Pulping”; Books 6A e 6B (2000) “Chemical pulping”, Papermaking Science and Technology Series., Fapet Oy, Helsínquia Dence, C.W. e Reeve, D.W. (Eds.) (1996) “Pulp Bleaching - Principles and Practice”, Tappi Press, Atlanta

Teaching methods Lectures. Theoretical-practical sessions – exercises on mass and energy balances. Laboratory sessions – pulp decoction, bleaching and characterization.

Assessment methods Ongoing assessment based on reports of laboratory assignments. Final exam.



Course title Renewal Energy and Water Resources

Course code 832920


Level of Course NA




Name of lecturer José Luís Carreiras



Knowledge of the different types of renewable energies and its use. Be able to evaluate Portuguese availability of water resources, both at surface and ground level.

Prerequisites NA

Course contents Characterization of renewable energies. Solar power. Wind power. Water power. hydroelectric recovery; wave power; tidal power. Geothermal power. Biomass. Recovery of renewable powers. Technical and economical issues. Evaluation of water resources: surface and ground waters. Portuguese Water resources: Water availability and needs.

Recommended reading NA


Assessment methods Written test and teamwork.



Course title Technology and Chemical Reactors

Course code 832921


Level of Course NA




Name of lecturer José M. Quelhas Antunes / Paula Alexandra Geraldes Portugal



Acquire skills to operate solid waste processing units and analyse and project ideal chemical reactors.

Prerequisites Basics of chemical kinetics and thermodynamics.

Course contents 1 – Particulate solids processing. 2 - Filtration, centrifugation and sedimentation. 3 – Drying. 4 – Classification, characterization and selection of ideal chemical reactors. 5 – Methods of experimental determination of the kinetics of chemical reactions. 6 – Continuous and discontinuous stir reactors. 7 – Tubular reactors.

Recommended reading Texts and support material available on the course website. A.S. Foust, L.A. Wenzel, C.W. Clump, L. Maus and L. B. Andersen, "Principles of Unit Operations", John Wiley and Sons, 2nd ed., New York 1980 Fogler, H.S., Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey ,1986.

Teaching methods Lectures presenting and using illustrative case studies. Theoretical-practical classes involving concept application and problem-solving.




Course title Transport Phenomena

Course code 832922


Level of Course NA




Name of lecturer Dina M. R. Mateus



To master fundamental concepts of heat. To know how to interpret the behaviour of thermal systems and solve practical problems. To be able to calculate the transfer area of heat transfer equipment. To master fundamental mass transfer concepts, namely those necessary for the design of mass transfer operations.

Prerequisites Differential and Integral Calculus

Course contents Mechanisms of energy transport. Fourier’s law of heat conduction, thermal conductivity. Steady-state heat conduction. Thermal insulation, fins. Unsteady-state heat conduction. Convective heat transfer. Interphase transport, heat transfer coefficients. Radiation heat transfer. Heat exchangers. Mechanisms of mass transport. Fick’s law, diffusivity. Steady-state molecular diffusion. Unsteady-state molecular diffusion. Convective mass transfer. Interphase mass transport, mass transfer coefficients. Momentum, heat and mass transfer analogies.

Recommended reading Fundamentos de Transferência de Calor, D.M.R. Mateus, IPT (2009). Transport Phenomena, R.B. Bird, W.E. Stewart, and E.N. Lightfoot, John Wiley, Inc. (2002). Fundamentals of Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer, J.R. Welty, R.E. Wilson and C.E.Wicks, John Wiley & Sons (2001).

Teaching methods Lectures and tutorials. Practical work includes design of an equipment.

Assessment methods Design of a heat transfer equipment in conjunction with two partial tests during the term or one final exam.



Course title Process Control

Course code 832923


Level of Course NA







To provide students with basic understanding of the processing of automatic control systems; to demonstrate the importance of instrumentation in an automatic control system; to describe the running of the main components of a measurement instrument; to understand the running of the process industry’s most common transducers; to measure the main physical quantities present in an industrial process.

Prerequisites Knowledge of Physics and Mathematics.

Course contents 1. Introduction to Process Control 2. Industrial Process 3. Process Diagrams and Layout 4. Automatic Process Control 5. Control Rings 6. Final Elements of Control

Recommended reading Gustavo da Silva, “Instrumentação Industrial”, Escola Superior Tecnologia – IPS (1999) Santos Cruz, “Curso de Instrumentação Industrial”, CENERTEC, Porto (1990) Sighieri, L.; Nishinari, A; “Controle Automático de Processos Industriais – Instrumentação”, 2nd ed., Edgard Blücher; São Paulo (1973) Jones, E.; “Instrument Technology- vol I – Measurement of Pressure, Level, Flow and Temperature”, 3rd ed.; Butterworths, London (1974)

Teaching methods Lectures and theoretical-practical classes including case studies and problem solving.




Course title Geographic Information Systems (option)

Course code 832924

Type of course One-Semester course

Level of Course NA







Provide basic theoretical skills on cartography and GIS technologies and functionalities. The students will learn how to use the ArcView software with application to case studies.

Prerequisites Basic computer skills at user level.

Course contents 1 – Fundamentals. SIG components. Geographic information. GIS types. 2 – Cartography basics. Coordinate systems. Cartographic projections. Scales. Chart reading. 3 – GIS functionalities. Space analysis. 4 – Geographic information gathering techniques 5 – GIS applications in particular to territory planning and the environment. Case study analysis. 6 –Use of ArcView software. Practical application works.

Recommended reading Aronoff, S. – “Geographic Information Systems: A management Perspective”. Comas, D. e Ruiz, E. – “Fundamentos de los Sistemas de Information Geográfica”, Ed. Ariel Geografia. Matos, J. – “Fundamentos de Informação Geográfica”, Ed. Lidel. “Using ArcView Gis”, Manual do utilizador, ESRI.

Teaching methods Lectures and tutorials that will be held in the computer room to enable the use of ArcView.

Assessment methods Individual assignments executed in the practical sessions, one final group assignment and one theoretical test.



Course title General Microbiology (option)

Course code 832924


Level of Course NA




Name of lecturer Cecília Baptista



Study of the microbial diversity and classification, the prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell organization, morphology and growth patterns. Introductory microbial ecology and biogeochemical cycling.

Prerequisites Knowledge of the structure and properties of the biological molecules.

Course contents 1 – A survey and classification of life at the cellular level. 2 – Morphology, ultrastructure and characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes. 3 – Viruses: structure, morphology and replication. 4 – Microbial nutrition, growth, control, metabolism and reproduction. 5 – Introductory microbial ecology and biogeochemical cycling.

Recommended reading Wiley, J.M., Sherwood, L.M. e Woolverton, C.J. – “Prescott, Harley, and Klein’s Microbiology”, 7ª ed., McGraw-Hill, USA, 2008. Ferreira, W.F.C. e Sousa, J.C.F. – “Microbiologia”, 1ª ed., Volumes 1, 2 e 3, Lidel, Lisboa, 1998, 2000 e 2002. Waites, M.J., Higton, G., Morgan, N.L. e Rockey, J.S. – “Industrial Microbiology: An Introduction”, Blackwell Pub. L., USA, 2001.

Teaching methods Theoretical classes about the characteristics and applications of eucariotic and procariotic microorganisms. Laboratorial classes about sterilization, culture media, laboratorial growing and identification techniques.

Assessment methods Laboratorial written test and final theoretical examination.



Course title Statistical Thermodynamics (option)

Course code 832924


Level of Course NA







Acquisition of basic knowledge of the principles of Statistical Thermodynamics. Application to solid, liquid and gaseous systems with interest in Engineering.

Prerequisites NA

Course contents Statistical thermodynamics. The Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution. Statistical thermodynamics of the perfect monoatomic gas. Diatomic and polyatomic gases. The third law of thermodynamics. Solids. The Einstein model. Heat capacity of solids. Law of Dulong and Petit.

Recommended reading Azevedo, E. G., Termodinâmica Aplicada, 2ª ed., Escolar Editora, Lisboa, 2000 Maczek, A., Statistical Thermodynamics, Oxforf Science Publications, Oxford, 2006


Assessment methods Final written exam.



Course title Biodegradable Polymers (option)

Course code 832924


Level of Course NA







Develop abilities as to the production and use of biodegradable materials with special emphasis to those resulting from the processing of natural renewable materials.

Prerequisites Basics of organic chemistry.

Course contents 1 – Pollution and biodegradation concept. 2 – Classification, structure and biodegradable polymer properties. 3 – Biodegradable polymers applications. 4 – Biodegradable composites engineering. 5 – Biodegradable materials manufacturing processes.

Recommended reading Teaching material available at course web page. Chiellini, E., Solaro, R., Biodegradable Polymers and Plastics, Springer, 2003. Yu, L., Biodegradable Polymer Blends and Composites from Renewable Resources, Wiley, 2008.

Teaching methods Lectures and theoretical-practical sessions involving case study and problem solving.

Assessment methods Literature search and a written mid-term test or retake exam.



Course title Chemical and Biological Analysis (option)

Course code 832924


Level of Course NA




Name of lecturer Maria Teresa da Luz Silveira



Provide skills on matters related to instrumental methods involving power absorption, emission and dispersion and solvent extraction separation techniques.

Prerequisites Basics of electromagnetic spectrum and magnitude units used in the study of radiation.

Course contents 1 – Vis and UV spectrophotometry 2 – Turbidimetry and nephelometry 3 – Emission flame photometry 4 – Atomic absorption spectrometry 5 – Solvent extraction

Recommended reading Gonçalves, M.L.S.S., “Métodos Instrumentais para Análise de Soluções, Análise Quantitativa”, 4ª ed., Fundação C. Gulbenkian. Skoog, L.,”Principles of Instrumental Analysis”, 4th ed., Int. Edition. Willard, Merritt,Dean, Sette, “Instrumental Methods of Analysis”, 7th ed. Int. Edition. Pecsok, Shields, Caims, Mcwilliam, “Modern Methods of Chemical Analysis”, John Willey & Sons. Ewing, G.W., “Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis”, McGraw-Hill Book Company.

Teaching methods Lectures addressing subject content proposed, theoretical-practical classes and laboratorial sessions with application of knowledge acquired.

Assessment methods Written tests and reports on laboratory work performed.



Course title Biological Reactors

Course code 832930


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third



Name of lecturer Dina Maria Ribeiro Mateus



Be able to select information for research at laboratory level on global kinetics of the microbial process in order to chose the appropriate fermenter or battery of fermenters to be used; operation mode; design the vessel and respective mixing, aeration and cooling devices.

Prerequisites Microbiology and biochemistry concepts.

Course contents Stoichiometry and kinetics of microbial growth. Design and analysis of biological reactors: batch reactor, continuous-flow stirred-tank, fed-batch, CSTR with recycle and wall growth, plugflow reactor with recycle, bubble-column, fluidized-bed, trickle-bed, CSTRs in series, association CSTR-PFR. Oxygen transfer, consumption rates and oxygen-limited fermentations. Heat balance, sterilisation. Scale-up criteria. Industrial bioreactor construction. Case studies and Laboratory sessions.

Recommended reading Basic Biotechnology. Colin Ratledge and Bjorn Kristiansen Eds Cambridge University Press (2001). Bioprocess Engineering Principles, P.M. Doran, Academic Press (1995).

Teaching methods Theoretical classes consist of an introduction to course foundations and practical/laboratory classes involve resolution of application exercises and laboratory sessions.

Assessment methods Weighted average of the information on laboratory performance, written reports of the conducted experiments and final exam.



Course title Cellulose and Paper II

Course code 832931


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third



Name of lecturer Natércia Maria Ferreira Dos Santos



Provide the students with knowledge of the paper production process. Study unit operations involved in the production process. Acquire knowledge of paper chemistry.

Prerequisites Basics of chemistry, physics, mass balances, enthalpic balances and raw materials.

Course contents 1 - The historical context of papermaking. 2 - Raw materials - Characteristics and processing. 3 - Stock Preparation and wet-end operations. 4 - Refining / beating. 5 - Paper Machine 6 - Paper Chemistry (wet-end chemistry)

Recommended reading Neimo, L., (2000), Papermaking Chemistry, Tappi Press, Atlanta. Karlsson, M., (2000), Papermaking, Part 2 – Drying, Tappi Press, Atlanta. Jokio, (2000), Papermaking, Part 3 – Papermaking Finishing, Tappi Press, Atlanta. Paulapuro, H., (2000), Papermaking Part1, Stock Preparation and Wet End, Fapet Oy, Helsinquia. Canavarro, J.M., (1985), Tecnologia do Papel e Cartão Canelado, Oditécnica, Lisboa.

Teaching methods Lessons theoretical. Lessons of laboratory practice.

Assessment methods Theoretical assessment: one written test in each assessment period. Practical assessment: laboratory assignments and reports.


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Course title Management and Sustainable Development

Course code 832932


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third



Name of lecturer Carlos Duarte / Natércia Maria Ferreira Dos Santos



The objective of this course is to provide an integrated view of sustainable development. The aim is to provide skills for the implementation of a sustainability strategy.

Prerequisites NA

Course contents Organizations and management functions. Strategic management and planning models. Concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Sustainable development: delivery of sustainability, policies and methodologies for sustainable development.

Recommended reading Dias, R., (2006), Gestão Ambiental, Responsabilidade Social e Sustentabilidade, Ed. Atlas, São Paulo. Santos, O., (2003), Gestão Ambiental, Lidel, Lisboa. O’Riordan, T., (1995), Environmental Science for Environmental Management, Longman, Essex.

Teaching methods Lectures. Theoretical-practical sessions: case studies and exercise resolution.

Assessment methods Theoretical evaluation - Written test. Theoretical-practical evaluation - Report of literature search.



Course title Biofuels

Course code 832933


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third






Develop skills on the manufacturing and use of biofuels.

Prerequisites Fundamentals of chemical and biological processes.

Course contents 1 – Energy, renewable fuels and environmental policies. 2 – Renewable energy resources. 3 – Renewable fuels. 4 – Feed stocks and natural resources for biofuels manufacturing. 5 – Biofuels production processes. 6 – Energy resources management.

Recommended reading Mousdale, D., Biofuels: Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Sustainable Development, CRC Press, 2008. Drapcho, C., Nghiem, J., Walker, T., Biofuels Engineering Process Technology, McGraw-Hill, 2008.

Teaching methods Lectures and theoretical-practical sessions involving case study and problem solving.

Assessment methods Literature search and a written mid-term test or retake exam.



Course title Waste Treatment

Course code 832934

Type of course One-Semester course

Level of Course NA

Year of study Third



Name of lecturer Rui Marques Sant’Ovaia



Be able to identify the major pollution sources, define strategies for prevention and remediation and implement treatment processes.

Prerequisites NA

Course contents Identification and characterization of gaseous, liquid and solid effluents caused by the different industrial activities, particularly pulp and paper production. Definition of treatment/elimination strategies for each type of effluent. Calculation of liquid, solid and gaseous effluents caused by paper industry and design of selected treatment units. Simulation exercises.

Recommended reading Woordard & Curran, Inc., Industrial Waste Treatment Handbook, 2nd ed., Butterworth-Heinemann, 2006. Williams, P.T., Waste Treatment and Disposal, 2nd ed., Wiley, 2005.

Teaching methods Lectures. Theoretical-practical sessions: estudo de casos.

Assessment methods Theoretical assessment: one written test in each assessment period. Theoretical-practical assessment: reports



Course title Chemistry of Solutions (option)

Course code 832935


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third



Name of lecturer Maria Teresa da Luz Silveira



Provide skills of conductometry and provide in-depth study of previous knowledge of redox reactions, precipitation reactions, complexometry and complex reactions.

Prerequisites NA

Course contents 1 - Conductimetry 2 - Redox reactions 3 – Precipitation reactions 4 – Complexometry and complex reactions

Recommended reading Material prepared by the lecturer Gonçalves, M.L.S.S., Métodos Instrumentais para Análise de Soluções, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 4ª Ed., Lisboa, 2001. Christian, D.G., “Analytical Chemistry”, 4ª ed., John Wiley & Sons, New York Segal, B.G., “Chemistry Experiment and Theory”, John Wiley & Sons, New York

Teaching methods Lectures providing description of course contents. Tutorials and laboratory classes for application of the concepts learned.

Assessment methods Written tests and laboratory reports.



Course title Process Optimization (option)

Course code 832935


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third



Name of lecturer Paula Alexandra Geraldes Portugal



Provide knowledge of the methodologies to raise and solve problems related with project optimization and operation of units and equipments used to process natural and synthetic materials.

Prerequisites Master such matters as mathematical calculus, including mathematical analysis, algebra and numeric calculus methods.

Course contents PART I – Optimization theory and methods: Introduction and motivation. Linear programming. Entire Linear Programming. Dynamic programming.

PART I I – Formulation and resolution of optimization problems in chemical technology.

Application to industrial management, production management and flowsheeting. Application to heat transfer and energy conservation, fluid transfer, separation processes and chemical and biological reactors.

Recommended reading -Edgar, T. F., Himmelblau, D. M., Lasdon, L. S. (2001) Optimization of Chemical Processes, 2nd edition, McGraw-Hill.

-Hiller, F. S., Lieberman, G. (2005) Introduction to Operations Research, 8th edition McGraw-Hill.

-Tavares, L. V., Correia, F. N. (1999) Optimização Linear e não Linear, 2ª edição, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.

Teaching methods Lectures on optimization methods. Problem-solving applied to materials processing technology.

Assessment methods A written mid-term test or a final examination.



Course title Hydrology (option)

Course code 832935


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third






Get familiar with hydrological processes and hydrological variables.

Prerequisites NA

Course contents 1 – Fundamentals. Water cyle. Hydrographic basins. Water balances. 2 – Rainfall. Time and space distribution. Analysis of Rainfall Data. 3 – Evaporation and evapotranspiration. 4 – Runoff. Hydrographs. 5 – Relationship between rainfall and runoff. Hydrologic models. 6 – Erosion and deposition.

Recommended reading Lencastre, A. E Franco, F. – “Lições de Hidrologia”, ed. Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 1984. “Curso Internacional de Hidrologia Operativa”, Manual, ed. DGRAH, 1984. Linsley, Kolher e Paulhus – “Hydrology for Engineers”, 1988. Chow, Maidment e Mays – “Applied Hydrology”, 1988.


Assessment methods Written test and assignments executed across the semester.



Course title Economy and Environmental Policies (option)

Course code 832935


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third






Be familiar with the great issues of environment and sustainable development in Portugal and in the world. Acquire skills to understand the environmental policies at global level and at national level and concepts related with Environmental Economy.

Prerequisites NA

Course contents 1 - Introduction - Population and demography: dynamics of populations worldwide and in Portugal. 2 - Natural resources and sustainable use. Issues of natural resources and their use in Portugal and in the world. 3 - The concept of sustainable development. Forms of environmental degradation. 4 - Environmental policies in the EU - institutions and conventions. 5 - Clean Technologies. Recyclable materials: the new industrial ecology.

Recommended reading Chiras, D.D., (2001), Environmental Science. Creating a Sustainable Future, 6ª Ed., Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Sudburry. Braga, J., (1999), Guia do Ambiente – As empresas Portuguesas e o desafio ambiental, Monitor, Lisboa. Drou, D., (1998), Ambiente e Escolhas Políticas, Biblioteca Básica de Ciência e Cultura, Instituto Piaget. Kirkwood R.C., Longley A.J., (1995), Clean Technology and the Environment, Blackie Academic & Professional, Glasgow.

Teaching methods Lectures. Theoretical-practical sessions: case studies.

Assessment methods Theoretical evaluation: Written test. Theoretical-practical evaluation: Report of literature search. Completion of a course unit requires a minimum grade of 10 on both parts.



Course title Enzyme Engineering (option)

Course code 832935


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third



Name of lecturer Dina Maria Ribeiro Mateus



The students are expected to acquire integrated training in the enzyme engineering domain by learning fundamental concepts such as enzymology, protein engineering, biocatalyst immobilisation, mass transfer applied to biological systems, and design and operation of enzyme reactors.

Prerequisites Organic and biochemistry concepts.

Course contents Structure and function of enzymes. Classification and nomenclature. Large-scale production. Enzyme kinetics, inhibition, stability and deactivation. Protein engineering. Immobilisation of biocatalysts. Kinetics in immobilised enzyme systems. Design and analysis of ideal, and non-ideal, enzyme immobilised reactors. Bio-catalysis in non-conventional media. Medical and industrial utilization of free and immobilised enzymes. Laboratory sessions on: demonstration and comparison of different methods for biocatalyst immobilisation; kinetic characterization; operation of different types of enzymatic reactors.

Recommended reading Applied Biocatalysis , A.J.J. Straathof e P. Adlercreutz, Harwood Academic Publishers, Chur, Switzerland (2000). Bioprocess Engineering – Basic Concepts, M.L. Shuler e F. Kargi. Pearson Educatión (2002).

Teaching methods Theoretical classes consist of an introduction to course basic foundations and practical/laboratory classes involve resolution of application exercises and laboratory sessions.

Assessment methods Weighted average of laboratory work, written reports of the conducted experiments, and final exam.



Course title Quality Control

Course code 832941


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third






Skills to develop and implement control or quality assurance systems. Skills to analyze Quality costs and implement statistic control systems.

Prerequisites Basics of statistics.

Course contents 1 - Introduction - The historical context of Quality 2 - Quality management systems. Standards of quality assurance. 3 - Certification of companies. ISO 9000. Accreditation of entities. ISO 17025 4 - Audits. 5 – Analysis of Quality Cost. 6 – Implementation and analysis of statistical process control.

Recommended reading PIRES, A.R., QUALIDADE – SISTEMAS DE GESTÃO DA QUALIDADE, 2ª Ed., Edições Sílabo, 2000, Lisboa. CAPELAS, L. (Coordenadora), MANUAL PRÁTICO PARA A CERTIFICAÇÃO E GESTÃO DA QUALIDADE COM BASE NAS NORMAS ISO 9000:2000, Verlag Dashöfer Ed. Prof., 2001, Lisboa. JURAN, J.M., JURAN´S QUALITY CONTROL HANDBOOK, 4ª Ed., McGraw-Hill, 1988, Singapura. GRANT, E., LEAVENWORTH, R., STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL, 7ª Ed., Mc Graw Hill, 1996, USA.


Assessment methods Theoretical evaluation - Written test. Theoretical-practical evaluation – Report on literature search. Final grade is the average of the two assessment parts. Completion of a course unit requires a minimum grade of 10 on both parts.«



Course title Recycling, Recovery and Reuse

Course code 832942


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third






Skills to develop and implement systems for recycling and reuse as well as treatment processes.

Prerequisites Basics of industrial processes.

Course contents 1 – General aspects. 2 – Legislation for use of recycled products. 3 – Quality control and recyclability. 4 – Unit operations. 5 – Deinking of pulp fibres.

Recommended reading Papermaking Science and Technology, vol.7, Gottsching, L. and Pakarinen, H. Eds., 2000, Helsinky. Biermann, C., Handbook of Pulping and Papermaking, 2ª Ed., Academic Press, 1996, London.


Assessment methods Theoretical evaluation - Written test. Theoretical-practical evaluation – Report on literature search. Final grade is the average of the two assessment parts. Completion of a course unit requires a minimum grade of 10 on both parts.



Course title Health and Safety

Course code 832943


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third






Development of fundamental skills on the chemical and biochemical processes in the field of Health and Safety. Emphasis is placed on the hazard and risk analysis and the understanding of the accident prevention methods.

Prerequisites Basic General Knowledge

Course contents 1. Process Safety Principles 2. Introduction to Industrial Health 3. Hazard Assessment 4. Risk Prevention and Control Strategies 5. Domino Effect 6. Security Signs and Signage and Individual Protection Equipment 7. Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling 8. Gas and Vapour Hazards 9. Dust Explosion Hazards 10. Risk of Static Electricity Build Up,

Recommended reading Course texts and related materials available through IPT e-Learning. A. S. Miguel, “Manual de Higiene e Segurança do Trabalho”, Porto Editora (1989) R. Macedo, "Manual de Higiene do Trabalho na Industria”, McGraw-Hill, Lisboa (1986) A. Laurent, “Sécurité des procédés chimiques”, Editions TEC & DOC, Paris (2003) ISBN 2-7430-0635-8 Martel, “Guide du Risque Chimique”, Dunod, Paris (2002)

Teaching methods The course incorporates theoretical and practical learning.

Assessment methods Written examination.



Course title Seminar

Course code 832944


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third



Name of lecturer Cecília Baptista / Stefan Rosendahl / Rui Sant’Ovaia / Natércia Santos



Promote the development of individual and teamwork methodologies. Allow application of knowledge and skills acquired within the degree.

Prerequisites NA

Course contents All matters included in the different degree courses and matters related with bio-resources technology and sustainable development.

Recommended reading NA

Teaching methods Theme sessions on the major domains of the degree conducted by faculty members from the chemical and environmental engineering department and by academic and industrial specialists.

Assessment methods Execution of a composite report on one or several themes addressed in the sessions with oral presentation and discussion.



Course title Natural Resources Management (option)

Course code 832945 / 832946


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third



Name of lecturer Stefan Rosendahl



Develop skills to analyse the different stages of utilization of a natural resource, analyse and minimize the environmental impact of the exploration of natural resources and propose recovery plans of exploration for abandoned areas.

Prerequisites Basics of Geosciences.

Course contents Water, forest and geological resources. Prospection and evaluation of geological sites and deposits. Estimate and calculation of nature reserves and renewal rates. Methods for the exploration of resources with a view to their sustainability. Management and treatment of exploration waste. Resource refining, concentration and transformation techniques. Environmental impact of resource exploration and treatment. Rehabilitation of geological sites and deposits after exploration.

Recommended reading PEARCE, D. &TURNER, K.: Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment. – Prentice Hall (1989). CROSS, N. & STIGSON, B.: Breaking New Ground. Mining, Minerals, and Sustainable Development. - Earthscan Publications Ltd., 2002. HARRIS, J. M.: Environmental and Natural Resource Economics – A Contemporary Approach. - Houghton Mifflin Company, 2002.

Teaching methods Lectures: Topic presentation and discussion. Practical classes: Search and exercises on selected topics.

Assessment methods Mid-term assessment: a written test, submission and presentation of an assignment on a selected topic. Final assessment: written test and practical assignment.



Course title Paper Coating and Processing (option)

Course code 832945 / 832946


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third






Provide knowledge about manufacturing processes of coated papers and packaging.

Prerequisites Basics of chemistry, physics, material and energy balances and raw materials.

Course contents Pigmentation and coating. Coatings for printing, decorative and functional papers. Characterization of coating formulations and coated papers. Study of relationship between coating colours properties and final paper properties. Processes and equipment for the production of packaging papers. Characterization and design of packaging.

Recommended reading Lebtinen, E., (2000), Pigment Coating and Surface Sizing of Paper, Fapet Oy, Jyvaskyla – Finlândia. Savolainen, A., (2000), Paper and Paperboard Converting, Fapet Oy, Jyvaskyla – Finlândia. Velho, J., (2003), Mineral Fillers for Paper – Why, What, How, Tecnicelpa, Tomar. Canavarro, J.M., (1985), Tecnologia do Papel e Cartão Canelado, Oditécnica, Lisboa.

Teaching methods Lectures and laboratory sessions.

Assessment methods Theoretical evaluation - Written test. Practical evaluation – Work carried out during laboratory sessions.



Course title Special Papers (option)

Course code 832945 / 832946


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third






Skills to evaluate the properties of the special paper. Skills to select appropriate raw materials and papermaking processes.

Prerequisites Knowledge of papermaking technology.

Course contents 1 – The concept of special paper. Functional characteristics. 2 – Applications in furniture, electric and electronic industry. 3 –Graphic papers. 4 –Packaging: bags and boxes. 5 –Raw materials. Mechanical structure and porosity. 6 –Surface finish and coating.

Recommended reading Papermaking Science and Technology, vol.18, Hanny Paulapuro Ed., 2000, Helsinky. Biermann, C., Handbook of Pulping and Papermaking, 2ª Ed., Academic Press, 1996, London.


Assessment methods Theoretical evaluation - Written test. Theoretical-practical evaluation – Report on literature search. Final grade is the average of the two assessment parts. Completion of a course unit requires a minimum grade of 10 on both parts.«



Course title Surfaces and Interfaces (option)

Course code 832945 / 832946


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third






Development of the major models that describe the physicochemical behaviour of surfaces and interfaces. Application of those concepts to important systems in the field of Bio-resources Technology.

Prerequisites NA

Course contents Colloidal systems. Industrial importance. Liquid/gas Interface. Surface tension. Young-Laplace equation. Kelvin equation. Gibbs isotherm. Liquid/liquid Interface. Interfacial tension. Association colloids and surfactants. Emulsions. Solid/gas interface. Chemical and physical adsorption. Adsorption isotherms. Langmuir and BET models. Solid/liquid interface. Wetting and contact angle. Some applications in detergency, flotation, extraction of petroleum, painting and coating.

Recommended reading Adamson, A.W., Gast, A.P., Physical Chemistry of Surfaces, 6th ed, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, 1997 Shaw, D.J., Introduction to Colloid and Surface Chemistry, 4th ed., Butterworth Heineman, Oxford, 1999 Hiemenz, P.C., Rajagopalan, R., Principles of Colloid and Surface Chemistry, 3rd ed., Marcel Dekker Inc., New York, 1997


Assessment methods Final written exam and reports of laboratorial activities.



Course title Nanotechnologies (option)

Course code 832945 / 832946


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third






The basic aim of this course is to provide an overview of nanomaterials, considered innovative, in the context of the current requirements of industry and environment. Provide an overview of nanotechnology and associated materials, particularly in the paper industry, and discuss prospects for development and implementation.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of chemistry and physics.

Course contents Nanomaterials and nanotechnology. Manufacturing processes. The potential of nanomaterials - Applications of nanoparticles in paper industry. Concept of nanopaper - High Tech paper as the key to printing evolution. Analysis of surface characteristics of paper at nanoscale.

Recommended reading Poole, C.P. e Owens, F.J., (2003), Introduction to Nanotechnology, Wiley. Kohler, M. e Fritzsche, W., (2004), Nanotechnology, Wiley. Madou, M., (2002), Fundamentals of Microfabrication – The Science of Miniaturization, CRC Press. Niskanen, K., (2000), Paper Physics, Fapet Oy, Helsinquia.


Assessment methods Theoretical evaluation - Written test. Theoretical-practical evaluation - Report on literature search.



Course title Certification (option)

Course code 832945 / 832946


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third






Become familiar with the methodologies to carry out certification programs. Be able to evaluate fulfilment of outcomes in the certification process.

Prerequisites NA

Course contents Certification and accreditation. Reference programs. Certification audits. Certification for products and methods. Certification of workers. Branding. Certification as a management system.

Recommended reading Peach ,R. Ed., The ISO 9000 Handbook, McGraw-Hill, 1997. Kolarik, W., Creating Quality, McGraw-Hill, 1995.


Assessment methods Theoretical evaluation - Written test. Theoretical-practical evaluation - Report on case studies.



Course title Cogeneration (option)

Course code 832945 / 832946


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third






Be able to collaborate in the execution of preliminary viability surveys or projects for cogeneration units. Be able to be part of a technical evaluation team.

Prerequisites NA

Course contents Energy conversion processes and thermodynamic cycles. Cogeneration concept. Combined cycle. Cogeneration system design and analysis. Evaluation of cogeneration opportunities: a case study.

Recommended reading Turner, W., Energy Management Handbook, 3 th. Ed., Faimont Press, 1997. Grainger, J., Power and Energy – Power System Analysis, 2nd ed., McGraw-Hill, 1994.


Assessment methods Theoretical evaluation - Written test.



Course title Tribology (option)

Course code 832945 / 832946


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third






Concepts of tribology as the science and technology of interacting surfaces under relative movement. Acquire skills as to the interactions generated during running-in of solid surfaces which influence materials behaviour towards friction, wear and lubrication.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge.

Course contents 1. Tribologia: definição, história, análise de sistemas tribologicos. 2. Características gerais das superfícies técnicas. 3. Tensões de contacto. 4. Processos de degradação das superfícies. 5. Condições gerais de atrito entre sólidos. 6. Diferentes regimes de lubrificação.

Recommended reading F. A. PINA DA SILVA, “Tribologia - Noções Gerais”, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisboa, 1985 L. ANDRADE FERREIRA, “Tribologia – Notas de Curso – Lubrificação e Lubrificantes”, Publindústria, Edições Técnicas, Porto, 1998, ISBN 972 95794 5 8 F. P. BOWDEN AND D. TABOR, “The Friction and Lubrication of Solids”, Oxford University Press, 1950, 1954,ISBN 0 19 850777 1 D. F. MOORE, “Principles and Applications of Tribology”, International series in materials science and technology vol. 14, Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1975, ISBN 0 08 019007 3

Teaching methods Theoretical-practical classes including case studies and problem solving.




Course title Process Systems Engineering (option)

Course code 832945 / 832946


Level of Course NA

Year of study Third



Name of lecturer José Manuel Quelhas Antunes



Develop skills in the analysis of dynamic behaviour of processes and its control.

Prerequisites Knowledge of process simulation and industrial instrumentation.

Course contents 5- Process Systems. 6- Transfer functions 7- Dynamic behaviour of type systems. 8- Response to frequency disturbances 9- Feedback control 10- Stability and controller project.

Recommended reading Texts and support material available on the course website. Seborg, D. E., Edgar, T. F., Mellichamp, D. A., Process Dynamics and Control, John Wiley & Sons, New York (2002). Luyben, W. L., Process Modeling, Simulation and Control for Chemical Engineers, Second Edition, McGraw – Hill, New York (1990)

Teaching methods Lectures presenting and using illustrative case studies. Theoretical-practical classes involving execution of computer-oriented assignments and problem-solving.



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